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Project Management Intern
BURN Manufacturing
Job at a glance
- Employer
- BURN Manufacturing
- Position
- Project Management Intern
- Location
- Nairobi, Kenya
- Job type
- Internship
- Contract
- Internship
- Experience
- 0–1 year in IT support or project coordination
- Education
- Bachelor's degree in CS, IT, Business or related field
- Salary
- Not stated in the advert
- Application deadline
- 21 January 2027
- Posted on VacancyKE
- 23 October 2026
VacancyKE summary
BURN Manufacturing is hiring a Project Management Intern in Nairobi to support IT Operations and project delivery. You will assist with onboarding, asset management, ticket monitoring, and project tracking under the guidance of the Project Manager.
What stands out about this opportunity
- Hands-on exposure to IT operations and project management
- Works directly with the Project Manager
- Fast-growing, multi-site organisation
Key responsibilities
- Support onboarding and offboarding by preparing devices, accounts, and checklists.
- Update and maintain the IT asset register, recording device issuance and returns.
- Monitor helpdesk queues, follow up on open tickets, and flag overdue issues.
- Assist with office and site visits to set up devices and resolve basic IT issues.
- Track project tasks, timelines, and actions, keeping documentation up to date.
- Schedule meetings, take minutes, and follow up on agreed actions.
- Help collect vendor quotes, renewal dates, and spend data for budget tracking.
- Prepare weekly reports on IT Ops metrics like ticket volumes and asset accuracy.
Who should apply?
This role suits students or recent graduates in IT, Computer Science, or Business seeking hands-on exposure to IT operations and project management within a growing organisation.
Key requirements
- Bachelor's degree in relevant field
- 0–1 year IT/project experience
- Proficiency in Excel or Google Sheets
- Basic IT concepts knowledge
- Strong organisational skills
Nice to have
- Exposure to ticketing or project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana).
How to apply
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Original employer advertisement
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The employer’s advert
About BURN:
BURN is Africa's leading clean cooking company, designing, manufacturing, and distributing fuel-efficient biomass, LPG, and electric cooking appliances from its headquarters in Kenya. Since 2011, BURN has distributed over 6 million appliances across 12 African countries, including its award-winning IoT-enabled electric cooking products, saving millions of tonnes of wood and improving the lives of over 30 million people.
Job Description:
The Project Management Intern will support the delivery of IT Operations and IT projects across BURN, working with guidance from Jackline, the Project Manager. They will help coordinate onboarding and offboarding, keep the asset register up to date, follow up on support tickets, and track project tasks and timelines. This role offers hands-on exposure to IT operations and project management in a fast-growing, multi-site organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support onboarding and offboarding by preparing devices, accounts, and checklists, so new starters are ready on day one and leavers' access is removed on time.
• Update and maintain the IT asset register, accurately recording device issuance, returns, and retirements.
• Monitor the helpdesk queue, follow up on open tickets, and flag overdue or recurring issues to the Project Manager.
• Assist with office and site visits to set up devices and resolve basic user IT issues.
• Track project tasks, timelines, and actions, and keep project trackers and documentation up to date.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes, and follow up on agreed actions with team members and stakeholders.
• Help collect vendor quotes, renewal dates, and spend data for IT Ops budget tracking.
• Prepare weekly reports on IT Ops metrics such as ticket volumes, onboarding completions, and asset accuracy.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 0–1 year of experience in IT support, administration, or project coordination, including internships or industrial attachments.
• Basic understanding of IT concepts such as user accounts, devices, and networks.
• Strong interest in project management and IT operations, and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow up on tasks proactively.
• Exposure to ticketing or project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana).
BURN is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, or disability. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, or training).
BURN is Africa's leading clean cooking company, designing, manufacturing, and distributing fuel-efficient biomass, LPG, and electric cooking appliances from its headquarters in Kenya. Since 2011, BURN has distributed over 6 million appliances across 12 African countries, including its award-winning IoT-enabled electric cooking products, saving millions of tonnes of wood and improving the lives of over 30 million people.
Job Description:
The Project Management Intern will support the delivery of IT Operations and IT projects across BURN, working with guidance from Jackline, the Project Manager. They will help coordinate onboarding and offboarding, keep the asset register up to date, follow up on support tickets, and track project tasks and timelines. This role offers hands-on exposure to IT operations and project management in a fast-growing, multi-site organisation.
Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support onboarding and offboarding by preparing devices, accounts, and checklists, so new starters are ready on day one and leavers' access is removed on time.
• Update and maintain the IT asset register, accurately recording device issuance, returns, and retirements.
• Monitor the helpdesk queue, follow up on open tickets, and flag overdue or recurring issues to the Project Manager.
• Assist with office and site visits to set up devices and resolve basic user IT issues.
• Track project tasks, timelines, and actions, and keep project trackers and documentation up to date.
• Schedule meetings, take minutes, and follow up on agreed actions with team members and stakeholders.
• Help collect vendor quotes, renewal dates, and spend data for IT Ops budget tracking.
• Prepare weekly reports on IT Ops metrics such as ticket volumes, onboarding completions, and asset accuracy.
Requirements:
• Bachelor's degree (completed or in progress) in computer science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field.
• 0–1 year of experience in IT support, administration, or project coordination, including internships or industrial attachments.
• Basic understanding of IT concepts such as user accounts, devices, and networks.
• Strong interest in project management and IT operations, and a willingness to learn.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or Google Workspace, especially Excel or Google Sheets.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work well in a team and follow up on tasks proactively.
• Exposure to ticketing or project management tools (e.g., Jira, Trello, Asana).
BURN is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, age, or disability. Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply. BURN does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, or training).